First Gay Kiss on 'Days of Our Lives'
It's a new day in Salem as Will pulls in Neil
By TVDeeva Deanna Barnert Feb 23, 2012 5:43PM
The coming out of Will Horton (Chandler Massey) on "Days of Our Lives" has been the talk of daytime for well over a year. As you can see in the Feb. 23 clip above, it's finally heating up. Will is certainly not the first gay character in daytime, let alone "Days of our Lives," but he did get to plant the first gay Salem kiss caught on camera. Of course, just because he kissed a guy doesn't mean he's actually out, yet.
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For months, Will has been reeling under the weight of the secret that his mom Sami (Alison Sweeney) cheated on his step-dad Rafe (Galen Gering) with her baby daddy EJ (James Scott). Will has kept a tight lid on the indiscretion, but that cat is out of the bag. When Will went out to party and let off some steam on Feb. 23, Rafe overheard him venting about Sami and EJ.
With that story is set to blow wide, a drunk Will finally had his first kiss – and it was one passionate first! Will even made the first move, grabbing the other guy, Neil, and pulling him in, but that doesn't mean he's quite ready to come out yet.
On Friday Feb. 24, the kiss continues to heat up until gay pal Sonny catches them. Will may go into denial and then try to work out his feelings with Grandma Marlena (Deidre Hall), but surprise, surprise, Sami's drama will interfere before he gets anywhere.
On Friday, Mar. 2, his father Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) returns to the canvas and it sounds like he'll be open to his son's sexual preference. The question is, how soon will he learn about it?
"Days of our Lives" airs weekdays on NBC.
29Comments
Feb 24, 2012 9:27AM
Feb 23, 2012 10:10PM
This is about as low as you can get for a day time TV program at any time, no wonder our young people today has no direction in their life. All they see on TV is dirt, along with how to murder someone, how to make bombs. This is the worst I have ever seen on television, will not watch your program anymore, have been watching it since it came on the air, but no more.
Feb 24, 2012 10:27AM
I thought that scene with the kiss was Uncomfortabe to watch. I couldn't even finish watching the rest of the show. Daytime soap ratings r pretty bad and a lot of people will stop watching if the writers continue in this direction. I used to watch days with my grandma and I know things change with time as I have but my basic beliefs of right and wrong haven't. I hope someone doesn't call me homophobic because I'm not afraid of gay people, we r all just people, I just don't agree with that lifestyle and just because you don't like something doesn't mean your afraid of it. I'm not trying to affend anyone just want my opinion heard.
Feb 23, 2012 6:50PM
Feb 23, 2012 8:53PM
I am very disappointed in the producers, writers and directors that they would write this into the script. It is bad enough it is in the world around us, but please keep it off the programs. Does anyone wonder why our kids question their sexuality today??? hmmm here is your answer lets broadcast it and tell our kids it is okay to be gay. I am a Christian and I believe in God, God made Adam and Eve. He meant for men and women to be a pair not 2 men or 2 women. I AM DONE WATCHING DAYS, THIS IS THE FINAL STRAW. I was a faithful viewer but after today I will NEVER watch watch it again. You as writers, producers and directors should have thought this through before putting it out there for broadcasting, Instead of boasting that it is the first you should be ashamed.
Feb 24, 2012 11:36AM
SaraM
I haven't seen any ignorance or hatred on this board so far but there r hateful ignorant people out there so I'm sure they're coming .... Anyhow just because u don't share someone's beliefs doesn't mean there's hate.... It's just a difference of opinion. As for tolerance I think it is wrong but ultimately it's your choice. You shouldn't hate someone just because you don't like what they do . I have gay friends and gay family members and I tolerate it because I love them but I don't agree with it there's a difference
Feb 24, 2012 12:16PM
The Feb 23rd show of days ofour lives was disgusting and offensive I will no longer watch days of lives after several years of watching it but the gay scene was a disappointment in regards to your agenda and it enforces exactly what is wrong with this wicked world. So sorry your show has come to this. I immediately took it off my recorder and will never watch it again and probadly not watch any thing on NBC again. Of course, you really don't care because I truly know now what your goal is.
Feb 24, 2012 10:48AM
Wow, I'm amazed at the hatred. I guess society hasn't evolved as much as I had thought. I applaud Days for the storyline with Will's character struggling with his homosexuality and coming out to his family. It's real and current. For those of you who think your children will become gay just because they watch a show on TV; maybe you should crawl back under your rock because you are doing nothing but continuing to promote antiquated views, intolerance and ignorance. It's your responsibility to raise and educate your children, not network television. Turn the TV off if you don't like what you are seeing. Soaps are not for children to watch anyway. The topics are too mature and, for the most part, unrealistic anyway. And to the person who said that TV today causes kids to question their sexuality because it tells them it's ok to be gay... It IS ok to be gay and they don't have to watch TV to hear that. I would hope they are getting that message from other sources in their environment as well because it's the truth and it's necessary for all kids to know. No matter if they are gay or straight, they should know that they are important and relevant and their life matters! Regardless of what you believe.
Feb 24, 2012 11:41AM
Feb 27, 2012 8:42AM
Glad to see the positive comments are getting the most support here. As it should be. I love the bible quoting too. And the person who said 95% of Psychiatrists say that gays are messed up in the head. LOL! Thanks for the laugh. The Bible is just a book. A historical document. So as far as not inheriting the kingdom of God goes...um...I'll pass, thanks anyway. You're right, I'm not "Christian" by the definition of the word but that doesn't make my views wrong. I prefer to live my life honestly and that includes embracing all lifestyles and points of view. I think it's great that Days and other programs are dealing with LGBTQ issues. Younger generations are becoming more and more tolerant of alternative lifestyles and it's refreshing to see. After all, life is too short to be unhappy and we all should be free to find our bliss.
Feb 28, 2012 8:41PM
I am so glad I don't watch that show. I wish I could go the rest of my life without seeing another gay scene. Religious debates aside, homosexuality is offensive and an affront to moral decency. I don't enjoy gay programming and it makes me sick at my stomach. I don't know why the media feels the need to cram the deviant lifestyle of a few down our throats.
Feb 24, 2012 9:42AM
First off, children should not being watching soap operas, in general they are too racy for young children to be watching. I defintely don't allow my children to watch them. And the time of day soaps usually run, children should be in school anyways. I personally am fine with it, I've been watching Days for the last 20yrs and will continue watching, I've seen this storyline coming for the last year or so. Gay, lesbian...it's part of our society today and it's nothing new to television. Today, all soap operas are covering real life issues in their story lines, and this is a very prominent one in our society.
Feb 24, 2012 10:38AM
Feb 28, 2012 11:13AM
I have been a fan of Days for 22 years and I am excited about this new Gay story line. I think it is very courageous of the writers to take on such a controversial subject and I applaud their honesty in telling it. I do find it very funny that the same people that are disgusted and upset are also the same people that are fine with the demon possession of Marlena, and the adultery, and the murder, and Chloe 's prostitution. But this innocent teenage character trying to be true to himself is enough to make them disgusted and stop watching?!? Ironic isn't it....
Feb 25, 2012 9:04PM
Feb 28, 2012 8:56PM
And before you all go nuts talking about hatred and bigotry and whatever, I am not a bigot. I don't hate gays. I do have a right to express my opinions on social issues, one being homosexuality. I enjoy television and have my favorite shows like most people. I would rather never see displays of affection that have to watch gay romance. I am not living in the dark ages. I just know what I believe is wrong and right. Homosexuality is wrong and deviant. I have known several gay men and women. None of them ever match the gay couples I see on television. They have all been nasty and degenerate, which is what I base my beliefs on, what I have seen and heard.
Feb 24, 2012 12:31PM
For all those that have a difference of opinion or not, hate or don't hate, think or don't think kids should be aware of a thing called "homosexuality", or just plain don't care , the message is still the same: " Deal with it because it will never go away". Homosexuality has been here as long as heterosexuality. If you don't believe me, just read the Old Testament.
Feb 24, 2012 2:22PM
Deal with it it will never go away
It's still wrong unless your atheist 1 Corinthians 6: 9-10. Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Feb 28, 2012 10:18PM
Feb 24, 2012 10:44PM
I really had no idea the world was still so closed minded. People look around, this is life. Let everyone live and enjoy a happy life without judging. I applaud days for tackling such a storyline. I think it could help some young people out there watching that could be struggling with the same issues. Kids end up killing themselves so often because they don't have anyone to relate to, they have no one to support them. So I say YAY days. I hate to see such hatred in the world. It saddens me that people want to judge.
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